Opiate task force in planning stages as agencies gather data

Agencies gather data to determine needs

2:36 AM,
Jul. 19, 2014

Written by

Hannah Camille Bealer
Staff writer

Sandusky County's opiate task force is still in its planning stages as local law enforcement and public officials gather information on the area's opiate epidemic in an effort to better understand the county's needs.

Prevention Partnership coordinator Stacey Gibson said more people in the community have reached out to her since the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (AToD) committee met Tuesday to discuss the formation of an opiate task force, looking to expand their involvement.

"Since then we've heard from Sandusky County Children Services," Gibson said. County law enforcement, area ...